Category Archives: Cake

Pistachio And Chocolate Roulade. New Music From Keez.

I was in no rush to see the new Star Wars until I heard there were spoilers. I am on waaaaay too much social media to try and duck something that is right now larger than life. So, yesterday it … Continue reading

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Laurie Colwin’s Black Cake. New Music From The Missendens.

I have already gushed about my love for Christmas Cake (here) and how it is a completely different animal than the much maligned fruitcakes of the season. Laurie Colwin’s Black Cake was one of the first fruitcakes I made for … Continue reading

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Momofuku Milk Bar Birthday Layer Cake. New Music From Skinny & Awkward.

I tried wearing tight jeans, but I couldn’t pull them off. I have wanted to make a Momofuku Milk Bar cake since I bought the cookbook 3 years ago. I purchased the 6 inch cake cutter. I bought acetate cake … Continue reading

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Sour Cream Apple Squares. New Music From Niamh Crowther.

It’s been a banner year for apples. Our neighbors organized a cider pressing party to use up some of theirs. I’ve had some apples from our trees sitting on the counter for far too long. Yesterday I decided it was … Continue reading

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Icelandic Happy Marriage Cake. New Music From Agent Fresco.

Happy Marriage Cake. Just the name of it sounds inviting. This traditional Icelandic dessert, known there as Hjónabandssaela, is all sorts of inviting. A rich, buttery, oat crust and topping is sandwiched with sweet-tart strawberry-rhubarb jam. It’s a cross between … Continue reading

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Short And Sweet. Gingersnap-Mango Icebox Cake.

Q: How do you make a mango shake? A: Take it to a scary movie. You’ll be happy to know that this Gingersnap-Mango Icebox Cake is a whole lot less terrifying than that joke. Spicy gingersnap cookies are sandwiched with … Continue reading

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Short And Sweet. Chocolate Mug Cake.

Feel like some chocolate cake? Do you have 5 minutes? If you answered yes/yes, then I’ve got you covered here. I’ve read about these mug cakes time after time and finally decided to give it a go. Verdict? A cupful … Continue reading

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Carrot Cake With Ginger Mascarpone Icing. KOLO On The Stereo.

Carrot Cake is what’s up, Bugs. The old-fashioned standby gets some updating with mascarpone in the cream cheese icing and a sprinkling of crystallized ginger over the top. The cake is super moist, perfectly spiced and chock full of carrots, … Continue reading

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Chocolate-Hazelnut Icebox Cake. Listening To The Jackals.

These cats are pretty funny, especially that last white one. The music is kind of nerve grinding though. Good old-fashioned icebox cake gets a modern update with an incredible Nutella whipped cream. That, along with a divine vanilla whipped cream, … Continue reading

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Cinnamon Roll Cake. New Music From Swerve.

Get all of the awesomeness of cinnamon rolls in cake form. This Cinnamon Roll Cake is a seriously good, buttery, sweet treat. It smells heavenly and tastes even better. Over at the site where I found the recipe, Jenny called … Continue reading

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